The Zombies wow visitors at The British Invasion
exhibition launch
To celebrate the opening of the world–first GRAMMY Museum exhibition, the Beatles Story held a star studded
launch with an exclusive performance from 1960’s English rock legends, The Zombies.
Guests received the red carpet treatment on the night with welcome cocktails from The Smugglers Cove in the
Beatles Story, Pier Head’s Fab Four Café before taking a surprise trip on the Mersey Ferry where they were
entertained with music from The Zombies
‘The British Invasion: How 1960s beat groups conquered America’ is home to over 80 never seen before artefacts
including The Supremes costumes, The Zombies tour jacket and the opportunity to have a virtual drum lesson with
former Beatle, Ringo Starr.
On the evening, a new addition to the exhibit, Keith Moon’s Premier 12 piece drum kit from 1974, was unveiled.
Celebrities turned up in their droves to see the new exhibition and some to see their own artefacts on show such as
Bobby Elliott of The Hollies.
Over 150 guests were entertained throughout the night with hit songs including ‘She’s Not There’ and ‘Time of the
Season’ from The Zombies and were given a private tour around the exhibit.
Martin King of the Beatles Story said: “The event was a huge success and it was fantastic to see so many turn out to
view the new exhibit and meet The GRAMMY museum team from L.A. It really is impressive and we have already
had so many guests giving us great feedback.
“We wanted it to be a memorable night and I’m sure it was after the fantastic performance from one of the British
Invasion bands themselves, The Zombies.”
Robert Santelli, Executive Director of the Grammy Museum, added: ““The Grammy Museum is excited to tell the story of
the British Invasion of America in Liverpool, the city where it all started. The wave of British rock & roll that hit America in
the 1960s profoundly impacted our music and culture, and continues to do so today."
The exhibit is now open at the Beatles Story, Pier Head and tickets can be booked here for £14.95: click here.
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About the Beatles Story:
The award-winning Beatles Story is the world's largest permanent exhibition purely devoted to the lives and times of
The Beatles. Located in the Fab Four’s hometown of Liverpool on the stunning UNESCO World heritage site at the
Albert Dock, the Beatles Story takes visitors on an atmospheric journey through the lives, times, culture and music of
The Beatles.
Please find our ‘Press information and downloads’ section of our website by following the link below:
http://www.beatlesstory.com/press-information-and-downloads
You can purchase tickets here: www.beatlesstory.com
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